Press Releases from Telgian (31 total)
Nita Greer joins Board of Directors of The Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum
Nita Greer, Vice President of Corporate Marketing Communications for fire protection, life safety and security industry leader Telgian Holdings, Inc., was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of The Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum.
For over seven decades, Fire Fighter, known as "America's Fireboat," protected the United States during some of the most harrowing incidents in American history. For example, during World War II, Fire Fighter stood ready as ammunition-laden…
Kirk Untersee Joins Telgian Fire Safety as Vice President of Finance/Controller
Telgian Fire Safety recently announced the appointment of Kirk Untersee as Vice President of Finance / Controller. In this position, Untersee will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, preparing operating budgets and performing essential financial duties related to both payroll and operations.
"A dynamic and effective leader, Kirk's 30+ years of financial experience, combined with exceptional business acumen, will be an invaluable asset to Telgian Fire Safety," says company President Chris…
Telgian's Russell Leavitt Elected National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Ch …
At the recent National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) annual conference, Russell B. Leavitt, Executive Chairman of Telgian Holdings, Inc. assumed the role of NFPA Chair of the Board, a position he will hold for two calendar years. NFPA is a global, nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The organization focuses on fire codes and standards, as well as…
Telgian President and CEO James Tomes Named to 2022 Phoenix Titan 100
Fire protection, life safety and security industry leader Telgian is pleased to announce that the company's President and CEO James Tomes has been named to the 2022 Phoenix Titan 100. The program, which recognizes Phoenix's Top 100 CEO's & C-level executives, honors the most accomplished business leaders in their respective industries. The list is compiled using criteria including the demonstration of exceptional leadership, vision, and passion.
"It's an honor…
Telgian Announces Annual Top Gun Awards
Fire protection, life safety, and security industry leader Telgian recently announced the recipients of the company’s Top Gun Awards. The Top Gun Awards are a highlight at Telgian’s Annual Meeting and recognize the year’s top performing business development associates for each business unit.
This year’s winner for Telgian Fire Safety (TFS) is Steve Goyette. For Telgian Engineering & Consulting, LLC (TEC), the Top Gun recipient is Louis Burton Jr.
“These gentlemen are…
Telgian Named Impact Award Finalist By Great Phoenix Chamber
Telgian was recently named an IMPACT Award Finalist by the Greater Phoenix Chamber. Since 1987, the Chamber has used the awards program to highlight the achievements of companies with a strong footprint in the Valley.
“It’s an honor to receive this recognition from the IMPACT Awards program, particularly when judged among so many other exceptional companies,” says Telgian CEO James Tomes. “This recognition underscores the hard work of our entire team,…
Telgian Celebrates 35th Anniversary
This month marks the 35th anniversary of the founding of Telgian, a worldwide provider of fire protection, life safety and security solutions. Since 1985, Telgian has grown from a modest firm providing code development and consulting, fire testing and fire investigation, to an international company with locations around the globe, more than 350 employees and a comprehensive roster of fire protection, engineering and design, life safety and security services. Today,…
Joseph Keltos Recognized for 20 Years of Exemplary Service to Telgian Engineerin …
Strategic Account Manager Joseph Keltos recently celebrated a 20-year milestone at Telgian Engineering & Consulting. His many outstanding contributions to the growth and success of the fire protection, life safety and security firm were recognized during the Telgian Annual Meeting.
Telgian Executive Chairman Russell Leavitt says, “Joseph demonstrates our company values in everything he does and is an excellent mentor and role model for our younger associates. He is thoughtful,…
Tom Parrish Recognized for 20 Years of Leadership and Service to Telgian
Vice President Tom Parrish recently celebrated a 20-year milestone at Telgian. His many outstanding contributions to the growth and success of the fire, life safety and security company were recognized during the Telgian Annual Meeting.
Telgian Executive Chairman Russell Leavitt says, “Tom is thoughtful, passionate about our industry, cares about our customers, and has always demonstrated the best in servant-leadership.”
Over the past two decades, Parrish has held numerous roles including Lead…
Telgian Engineering & Consulting Names Pamela Reno Assistant Regional Practice L …
Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC) recently announced the promotion of Pamela Reno to Assistant Regional Practice Leader. In this role, she will be responsible for team management, day-to-day operations, and ensuring client strategies for success, in the Mid Atlantic region.
“Pamela has been an invaluable member of the TEC team for almost five years,” says Telgian Engineering & Consulting President Leonard Ramo. “As TEC continues its rapid growth, her experience and…
Larry Lacefield Named Telgian Fire Safety President
Telgian Fire Safety (TFS) recently announced the appointment of Larry L. Lacefield as President. In this position, Lacefield will maintain strategic and operational responsibility for all TFS business operations.
Lacefield is a dynamic and proven business leader with more than 20 years of successful experience leading high-impact, operational initiatives. As an innovative and growth-focused executive, he has an extensive background in guiding cross-functional teams and in the effective delivery of program…
UL Fire Council Appoints Telgian’s Leonard Ramo
Telgian Engineering & Consulting President and fire protection expert Leonard Ramo was recently invited to join the Fire Council of UL for a three-year term. The Fire Council is one of nine councils whose esteemed members provide support to UL by sharing practical experience on a wide range of engineering and safety topics.
The Fire Council selects members based on their fire protection industry expertise, integrity and a proven commitment…
Mark Goldstein joins Telgian Fire Safety as Director of Operations
Telgian Fire Safety recently announced the appointment of Mark Goldstein as Director of Operations. In this position, Goldstein will be responsible for the management of customer service and customer care operations for the fire and life safety testing, inspections, and repair company.
Goldstein brings over 11 years of management experience to Telgian, including extensive knowledge of Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Customer Service, and Team Building.
“Mark is an exceptional addition to the…
Sean Miller joins Telgian as Regional Practice Leader
Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Miller as Regional Practice Leader for its Los Angeles office. In this position, Miller will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and growth of the region. In addition, he will be responsible for maintaining and building client relationships in the Southwest.
Miller brings more than 9 years of industry experience to TEC, with extensive knowledge of…
Lauris Freidenfelds joins Telgian Engineering & Consulting as Senior Project Man …
Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC) recently announced the appointment of Lauris Freidenfelds as Senior Project Manager. In this position, Freidenfelds will be responsible for the project management of complex security projects, maintaining client relationships and developing new security business for TEC.
Freidenfelds brings more than 40 years of security consulting experience to TEC, including extensive knowledge of operational security, technology and emergency management programs.
Prior to joining TEC, Freidenfelds served as Director…
Cory Hamilton joins Telgian Fire Safety as Director, Supply Chain
Telgian Fire Safety recently announced the appointment of Cory Hamilton as Director, Supply Chain. In this position, Hamilton will be responsible for the management of the Dispatch Team, as well as the Vendor Services Team.
Hamilton brings over 15 years of supply chain management experience to Telgian, including the monitoring of P&L’s, the use of capacity models to optimize facilities, the implementation of standard delivery applications, and essential contract negotiations.
Prior…
Terrence Magee appointed Telgian Fire Safety Vice President, Operations
Telgian Fire Safety recently announced the appointment of Terrence Magee as Vice President, Operations. In this position, Magee will be responsible for the customer service and customer care operations for the fire and life safety testing, inspections, and repair company. Magee brings more than 30 years of operations experience to Telgian, including extensive knowledge of quality systems management, supply chain logistics, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Prior to joining…
Telgian Engineering & Consulting expands system commissioning services
Telgian Engineering & Consulting, a full-service global engineering and risk mitigation consultancy, has recently expanded its system commissioning services. Telgian now offers services that encompass, not only fire suppression, detection and notification systems, but also security, life safety, and passive fire protection systems, and their integration with the building systems, as well as occupants.
According to Telgian Engineering & Consulting President Leonard Ramo, “Fire protection, life safety and…
Telgian’s Russ Leavitt to present Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Fire Hazard Con …
Telgian’s Executive Chairman Russell B. Leavitt will present the Fire Smarts Energy Storage Systems Fire Hazard Considerations webinar on February 21, 2019 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern (including Q&A time). This webinar will provide an understanding of the various types of Energy Storage Systems, how they are constructed and the fire hazards associated. Current code requirements for ESS fire protection will also be reviewed, as well as best…
Nita Greer Promoted to Vice President of Telgian Corporate Marketing Communicati …
Telgian Holdings, Inc. recently announced the promotion of Nita Greer to Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Communications. As Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Communications, Greer will be responsible for the development and management of Telgian’s corporate marketing strategies and programs worldwide.
Greer joined Telgian in April of 2018 as Telgian’s Director of Marketing and Communications. In that capacity, she was responsible for marketing communications programs, collateral materials creation, and…
Ronald Razzolini joins the Telgian Management Technologies team as Director of B …
Telgian Management Technologies, LLC (TMT) recently announced the appointment of Ronald Razzolini as Director of Business Development. In this position, Razzolini will be responsible for building the presence of TMT’s software brands, including the Telgian Compliance Manager, a cloud-based relational database software application designed to track security compliance solutions.
As Director of Business Development, Ronald Razzolini will focus on identifying and developing new business opportunities. Razzolini brings more than 35 years…
Fire Doors and Egress Doors Inspection and Maintenance webinar slated for Januar …
The Fire Doors and Egress Doors Inspection and Maintenance webinar slated for January 17, 2019, will be based on NFPA 101: Life Safety Code and NFPA 80: Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives and will provide an overview of which doors are required to be inspected for fire-rated assemblies and egress doors. General inspection provisions will be covered including those that specifically apply to healthcare occupancies. …
“How Fire Loss Impacts Code Development & Enforcement” Webinar Presented by …
Fire Smarts, in partnership with Telgian, provides a series of informative training webinars taught by Telgian fire protection experts who educate on specific areas of fire protection systems. Recent examples include introductory webinars on Emergency Communication Systems, Fire Safety and Extinguisher Use, and Fire Alarm System Communication.
The December 13 webinar, How Fire Loss Impacts Code Development and Enforcement will be held from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern. This webinar…
Telgian’s High Pile Stock Requirements for Sprinkler Design NFPA13 Webinar wil …
Fire Smarts, in partnership with Telgian, provides a series of informative training webinars taught by Telgian fire protection experts who educate on specific areas of fire protection systems. Recent examples include introductory webinars on Emergency Communication Systems, Fire Safety and Extinguisher Use, and Fire Alarm System Communication.
The November 8 webinar, High Pile Stock Requirements for Sprinkler Design, is timely due to an increased demand for warehouses, as well as major…
Ralph Bless Recognized for 20 Years of Leadership and Service to Telgian
Vice President of Account Management Ralph Bless recently celebrated a 20-year milestone at Telgian Holdings, Inc. His many outstanding contributions to the growth and success of the company were recognized during leadership’s quarterly strategic planning meeting.
Bless provides Telgian customers with a vast store of knowledge, with more than 30 years of fire protection engineering experience. His areas of expertise include system design, consulting, risk analysis, and code review. Bless is…
Telgian’s Residential Fire Sprinkler Webinar will be Held October 11
Fire Smarts, in partnership with Telgian, is providing a series of informative training webinars taught by Telgian fire protection experts who will educate on specific areas of fire protection systems. The Telgian Introduction to Residential Fire Sprinklers will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern (including 30 minutes of Q&A time).
This webinar will provide a basic understanding of NFPA 13R Standard for the…
Nita Greer joins the Telgian team as Director of Corporate Marketing Communicati …
Telgian Holdings, Inc. recently announced the appointment of Nita Greer as Director of Corporate Marketing Communications. As Director of Marketing Communications, Greer will be responsible for the development and management of Telgian’s corporate marketing strategies and programs across multiple business units worldwide.
Greer brings more than 30 years of experience in marketing communications to Telgian, including strategy and planning, as well as the creation of award-winning digital and print ad campaigns,…
Telgian Announces Introduction to Emergency Communication Systems NFPA 72 Webina …
Fire Smarts, in partnership with Telgian, is providing a series of informative training webinars taught by Telgian fire protection experts who will educate on specific areas of fire protection systems. The September webinar is slated for Thursday, September 13, 2018, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern and will introduce participants to NFPA 72 Chapter 24, which covers the design, installation and maintenance of Emergency Communication Systems. Emergency communication systems are…
Telgian Management Technologies to Exhibit at the ASIS Global Security Exchange …
Telgian Management Technologies (TMT) will exhibit at the ASIS Global Security Exchange (GSX), September 23-27, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV. GSX is truly a global event with over 22,000 security professionals in attendance, participating in more than 300 sessions, representing 100+ countries.
TMT will feature their very latest security solution software applications, demonstrating innovation in action. Telgian Compliance Manager (TCM) is a cloud-based, relational database software application for tracking…
Register now for Telgian’s August Fire Safety and Extinguisher User Training W …
Telgian Fire Safety and Extinguisher User Training Webinar slated for Thursday, August 9, 2018 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern Standard (including Q&A session).
Fire Smarts, in partnership with Telgian, is providing a series of informative training webinars taught by Telgian fire protection experts who will educate on specific areas of fire protection systems. The August webinar addresses the way in which fire creates a safety hazard, impacting all people and…
Telgian Executive Chairman Russell Leavitt named Second Vice-Chair of NFPA
Telgian Executive Chairman assumes leadership role in the National Fire Protection Association
Russell B. Leavitt, Executive Chairman of Telgian Holdings, Inc. was recently named Second Vice-Chairman of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). NFPA is a global, nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards.
As Second Vice-Chairman, Leavitt will work with the association as it delivers information and knowledge nationwide through…
